Season 7, Episode 1 - Columbo - Try and Catch Me (1977)

 
This episode was directed by James Frawley, and written by Gene Thompson, Luther Davis, and Richard Levinson. 

The Harold and Maude episode! The three best outfits from this episode are: 
 
1) Abigail Mitchell's beach outfit - 
 

 
The vengeful mystery writer is wearing a bold red and navy psychedelic graphic scarf on her head that matches her lipstick perfectly.
 
 

 
 She's paired this with some cobalt blue slacks and wedge loafers, and a navy blue knit ribbed collared cardigan sweater with wooden toggles


Perfect for almost being trampled by horses



2) Abigail's pink plaid suit: 



 She's sporting a tassel fringe tweed plaid suit in ivory, pink and purple. 

 
Short skirt and a long jacket. 

3) The crowd of women at the ladies' luncheon, including Abigail: 


The hats! The yellow tablecloths and bouquets, the collars, it's 1977 like a jello mold of clothing. 

The funniest line in this episode is when Abigail asks Columbo, "Shall we compare poverty stories, Lieutenant?" 


And he replies, "Not in a Rolls Royce, ma'am"



These two have several witty repartee back and forths that are funny - one with Dog the basset hound: 
 
She asks if Dog is okay because he "seems to be scraping bottom" 
 

 
 And Columbo assures her "that's the way they're made"


 
Also funny is Columbo asking if he can sit in an antique chair:
 


 
 
Find someone who looks at you the way Columbo looks at belly dancers: 





Make it sensual but dignified




 Also funny is Abigail getting trashed on an airplane: 




Comments

Anonymous said…
this blog is like a 1977 jello mold of clothing !
January 17, 2024 at 7:05 AM
CC&L said…
Thank you so much, that is exactly the vibe we are aiming for here!
January 17, 2024 at 7:36 AM
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